5th Annual Just Kids Back To School Event, 8-13-2023. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3083" display="pro_blog_gallery"] 5th Annual Just Kids Back To School Event, 8-13-2023. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV.
Improv Game Night with Monster Box Theatre. 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Catch an evening with the hilarious Monster Box Improv team as they bring all new games to Improv Game Night at Ironbark! Audience suggestions and participation make for a unique and fun experience every time! Ironbark Brewing Company 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson. DJ Bingo at CC’s Classic Lounge. 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Bring Your Family, Bring Your Friends! Bring your phone or tablet to play along or grab a DJ Bingo music card from us when you sign up at your favorite location. It’s fun for all ages! 629 East Michigan Avenue, Jackson. POSTPONED Astronautical Observatory Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Jackson College will celebrate the completion and unveiling of a remarkable new asset, the Astronomical Observatory, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. College and community members are invited. NOTE: This event has been postponed to September 11 at 5 PM. Cascades Humane Society Wine & Whiskers. Summer breezes. Delicious wine. Good food. Great company. Wine and Whiskers, Cascades Humane Society’s wine and food pairing event, is back this summer at Sandhill Crane Vineyards! During the month of August, you can participate in this fun event…
Mike Brockie, left, is presented his 2022 Jackson Golf Hall of Fame plaque by his friend Shane Clark. JTV file photo. (August 13, 2023 9:41 PM ET) The Jackson Golf Hall of Fame Committee is currently seeking nominations. If you have someone you’d like to nominate that has impacted the game both on or off the course, email Eterrian@cityofjackson.org with your nomination and any supporting documents. 2022 Jackson Golf Hall of Fame Inductees were Nikki (Franklin) Weeks and Mike Brockie. Past Jackson Golf Hall of Fame Inductees (with year inducted): 1982 Johnny Addison Rex Bigelow Hall Blanchard Brien C. Charter Robert Corley Vic Cuiss Jake Fassezke Maxine Goodrich Dave Hill Mike Hill Ted Kuzma Phil Marston Gerry Marston Hagen Agnes Martucci Bob Zimmerman 1983 Al Cotton Fred Felde Shirley Hoaglin Bill White 1984 Andy Andrews Ken Douglas Jeanne Peel 1985 Jack DeLair Robert Hancock George Hoaglin 1986 John O'Connell 1987 Elaine Crosby 1988 Janice Haynes Harry White 1989 Massie Miller Robert Peel 1990 Joe Fiero Steve Maddalena 1991 Jan Kalahar Jim Pickford 1992 Jean Harpowiski Pete Walz 1993 Howard Leach Jan Poupard 1994 Doug Rittenger C.A. Smith 1995 Jerry Lefere 1996 Dave Swartout 1997 Bill Scheele 1998 Anne Best 1999 Kathy Swihart 2000 Dick Kurzynowski 2001 Ron Beurmann Bob Hills 2002 Dave Gilpin 2003 Al Glick 2004 Louie Chiapetta 2005 Gary Robinson 2006 Shane Clark 2007 Mark Kurzynowski 2008 Virginia Fisher 2009 Gene Hinkley 2010 Todd Marston 2011 Dave Kendall 2012 Tom Benner 2013 No inductee 2014 Denny Vass 2015 Mike Raymond 2016 Dave Kasprzycki 2017 Andrea Clark 2018 Ed Mitchell Bob Urschalitz 2019 Greg Zeller 2020 No inductee 2021 Gary Kalahar 2022 Mike Brockie Nikki Weeks
(August 13, 2023 5:52 PM ET) Jackson College and the City of Jackson continue to offer classes close to downtown at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Prospective students are invited to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center to explore the various learning opportunities offered. Students may attend an upcoming registration date to get started, where they may apply and learn more about advising, registration and financial aid. Monday, Aug. 14, 2-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 5-7 p.m. All students are welcome to enroll, from traditional-aged students recently out of high school to returning adult students. Courses to be offered at the MLK Center in fall semester include: SEM 140 Seminar in Life Pathways, Mondays, 12:30 – 3:56 p.m., 8/28 - 11/21 BUA 220 Principles of Management, Tuesdays, 6-8:45 p.m., 10/25 - 12/16 ENG 131 Writing Experience, Mondays, 12:30 - 3:15 p.m., 8/28 - 10/16 ENG 232 Business & Tech Writing, Wednesdays, 12:30 - 3:15 p.m., 10/25 - 12/16 Courses are taught by Jackson College faculty. The Center is located at 1107 Adrian St., Jackson. Visit www.jccmi.edu to learn more or to apply.
(UPDATED August 13, 2023 10:02 PM ET) Jackson College will celebrate the completion and unveiling of a remarkable new asset, the Astronomical Observatory, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Due to the predicted weather, the Astronomical Observatory Ribbon Cutting has been rescheduled to Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. An Astronomical Observatory with telescope that has been under construction on the campus’s east side for several months is now complete. As an instrument for learning and community enrichment, it will offer a new perspective on the world above, with up-close views of the stars and planets. The observatory features a high-powered telescope, the CDK700 made by PlaneWave Instruments of Adrian, with a 700-millimeter aperture. It sits on a 3-foot diameter pier, with brushless motors that allow for rapid, accurate turning of the instrument. The telescope sits inside the observatory building, with a dome that opens and closes to allow viewing. The whole installation has required careful planning and construction, with Sea West Enterprises of California guiding the project along with local contractor, R.W. Mercer. “It’s a very nice telescope,” said Professor Steven Tuckey, George and Barbara Raven Endowed Chair for Mathematics. “It’s newer and more sophisticated than what you would find on the…
Brian Coon follows through on a drive during the Jackson City Golf Championship Final at Cascades Golf Course Saturday.
Dahlem Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival, 8-12-2023. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3082" display="pro_blog_gallery"] Dahlem Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies Festival, 8-12-2023. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV.
Southside Festival Series Business Expo, 8-12-2023. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3081" display="pro_blog_gallery"] Southside Festival Series Business Expo, 8-12-2023. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV.
ART POP 2023 at Ogma Brewing Co. Beer Garden, 8-12-23. Photos by Noah Baker, JTV. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3080" display="pro_blog_gallery"] ART POP 2023 at Ogma Brewing Co. Beer Garden, 8-12-23. Photos by Noah Baker, JTV.
Jackson County Fair Rides, 8-12-2023. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV. [ngg src="galleries" ids="3079" display="pro_blog_gallery"] Jackson County Fair Rides, 8-12-2023. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV.